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Seeking out experiences where you’re forced to learn, will create so many of these moments, where you’re going to look at things completely differently when you’re done. In this episode of Nat Chat, I’m joined by Cory Ames. Cory was going to college at Gonzaga University where he took on an apprenticeship with a marketing agency. His apprenticeship with that agency quickly earned him bigger and bigger roles, where within a couple of years, he was actually running the whole company while being only 23 years old. He figured everything out on his own through various projects in college and by reaching out to others to learn from them. Currently, Cory’s out of that marketing agency and is working on some of his own projects. Cory’s a great model to follow for those wanting to pursue their goals, those wanting to self-educate themselves, and for those wanting to get into entrepreneurial pursuits. We cover a wide range of topics, including: Deconstructing skills and learning them on your own Self-educating yourself outside of the college environment His journey towards running a multi-million dollar company at only 23 years old Finding the confidence to leave school and pursue your goals Promoting your skillset and finding clients for your skills Resources and books that have helped Cory out along the way And much more. Please enjoy, and reach out to Cory on Twitter! If you enjoyed this episode and want to learn more on self-education, be sure to check out my episode with Zak Slayback and my episode with Zen Dude Fitness, where we go in-depth on self-educating yourself and much more. You’ll also like my episode with Tasha Meys, where we discuss finding mentors, promoting your skillset, and more. Find Cory Online: Twitter Linkedin Website Cory’s Newsletter Mentioned in the show: Gonzaga University [0:28] Nat’s Wiki Strategy article [1:30] WordPress [8:26] Firegang [12:09] Moz’s Whiteboard Fridays [15:50] Clickminded Course [16:30] Backlinko Blog [16:32] Airbnb [16:58] Zoom [27:55] Books mentioned: The 4-Hour Chef [3:25] (Nat’s Notes) The Art of Learning [3:30] (Nat's Notes) The 4-Hour Workweek [8:08] (Nat’s Notes) Getting Everything You Can Out of All You’ve Got [36:55] People mentioned: Casey Ames [1:35] Taylor Pearson [1:36] (Nat Chat episode with Taylor) Tim Ferriss [3:25] Josh Waitzkin [3:30] Tommy Griffith [16:30] Blake Boles [23:19] (Nat Chat episode with Blake) Jay Abraham [37:10] 1:17 - Intro to Cory, what he’s currently working on, and him detailing his experience with learning photography. Also, how he’s finding people to reach out to, to learn photography. 5:34 - Some of the things Cory’s learned so far with photography within the deconstruction phase. 6:59 - How long Cory has been learning photography and some things he’s been doing for income. 7:27 - Cory’s journey to becoming CEO of a multi-million dollar marketing company being only 23 years old. 9:07 - What Cory was first doing for that marketing company and discussion on how large the company was. Also, what happened after he got the job there. 12:25 - What gave Cory the confidence to leave school and not go back. Also, some info on Cory’s affiliate website. 14:55 - How Cory learned SEO and a few resources that were really helpful for him learning SEO. 17:29 - Some other projects and things that helped Cory with self-educating himself. 19:43 - What Cory was studying while he was in college and what steered him away from college the most. Also, detailing some of the pros and cons of college. 23:03 - Cory’s experience with traveling to South America and some lessons that he learned while there. Also, his experiences and his traveling after leaving South America and living in Austin, Texas. 27:13 - How the team at the marketing company worked together and his thoughts on managing travel and working. 29:57 - Cory’s progression from the lead SEO role to then leading the company. Also, why he resigned from the company. 33:20 - Some things that happened after Cory resigned and what he plans to work on in the future. 36:18 - How Cory finds the clients to work with and some advice he has for others wanting to find clients. 37:55 - Some big long-term goals and projects that Cory’s currently striving for. 39:14 - Some thoughts on working with the state and local level of politics. 40:39 - The life-changing books that Cory’s read and experiences that he’s had. 43:02 - Wrap-up, where to find Cory online, and where to reach out to him at. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe at https://nateliason.com/podcast Build skills that can help other people, and then just have enough conversations about it with other people and their projects.
“Different things are going to work for different people, but eating too much is bad for everyone.” In this episode of Nat Chat, I’m joined by Dan Witmer and Brandon Epstein, who together, are Zen Dude Fitness. Zen Dude Fitness is essentially a health, fitness, coaching, and lifestyle brand that’s specifically focused on jumping rope for fat loss and health. They have millions of views on YouTube, have done meetups all over the country, and have a really inspiring story. They both turned their mutual passion and interest of jumping rope, being healthy, and having fun into a really successful business where they’ve helped millions of people live healthier lifestyles. If you’re someone who wants to improve their health or just wanting tips to grow your business, these guys are excellent teachers and have a lot of great advice. We cover a wide range of topics, including: Becoming fit and healthy by jumping rope Debunking common diet and food myths Advice for getting the body that you want Common errors in the fitness industry Growing a business by self-education Getting more enjoyment from exercise And much more. Please enjoy, and check out Zen Dude Fitness on YouTube! If you enjoyed our discussion on improving your health and the bits on self-education, you should check out my episode with Connor Grooms and my episode with Zak Slayback, where in each of these we discuss more health topics, self-educating yourself, becoming successful, and more. Find Zen Dude Fitness Online: Website Youtube Instagram Twitter Dan Witmer Brandon Epstein Mentioned in the show: Zen Dude Podcast [16:28] Why Clean Eating is a Myth [23:31] Dietary Goal Calculator [25:23] The Zen Dude Jump Rope [43:05] Zen Dude Jump Rope courses [43:45] People mentioned: Armi Legge [23:30] Gary Vaynerchuk [38:20] 1:20 - Intro to the Zen Dudes and some information on what Zen Dude Fitness is all about. 3:15 - What running the business looks like for them on a daily basis, what they focus on, and how their popularity progressed over time. 5:41 - Why and how they made the decision to move to Colombia to help the company get off the ground. Also, some information on how they started the company and discussing their mission for the company. 10:31 - How Dan decided to make the move from a very lucrative job to pursuing his passion and working on Zen Dude Fitness with Brandon. 12:36 - What Brandon did before working on Zen Dude Fitness. 15:48 - The time when they both noticed that Zen Dude Fitness was doing really well and when it could be their full-time jobs. Also, how they incorporated jumping rope into the business. 18:36 - Both of them quitting weight training to solely jump rope for health, while still maintaining a very muscular physique. 20:48 - Some very common fitness errors that Dan and Brandon see a lot of people make. 23:06 - Their top recommendations for people wanting to get the body that they want and wanting to be healthy. Also, their thoughts on some very common dietary misconceptions out there and discussing some solid advice for your diet. 30:15 - Some outdated and false diet information that is still being regarded as true today, such as eating saturated fats, high salt intake, skipping breakfast, and eating lots of cholesterol as being bad for you. 34:37 - How they both find quality information and do their research. 36:30 - How they learned how to grow the YouTube channel and the Zen Dude business, without having a background in business development. Self-educating themselves on video editing and other skills. 39:08 - How they both survived at the start of the business when they had little to no income and discussing what some of their largest learning mistakes were. 42:39 - Some of the main sources of income they have from the business. Also, some really valuable advice on affiliates, building relationships with other companies and prioritizing gaining influence at the start of your business. 47:43 - The future of Zen Dude Fitness, what they may get into, and their goal for the company. 53:05 - Wrap-up and where to find the Zen Dudes online. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe at https://nateliason.com/podcast “It’s not something that they really actually want. They just think they want it because there’s this image that’s sold on the internet.”
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Zen Dudes, Brandon Epstein and Dan Witmer are fresh off their retreat to Costa Rica and are here to raise this planet’s collective consciousness. These guys want you to have more fun and live the life you want. Lucky for you, they explain how to do it in this week’s episode of the Live Different Podcast. Their tag line “do the thing” means that you have permission to ask yourself “what’s my vision for myself” and go out there and make it happen. Brandon and Dan were former college football lineman who lost a ton of weight and along the way, optimized their mental and spiritual health to levels they never could have imagined. Who do you want to be? In this episode we talk about their trip with Custom Experiences to Costa Rica, their upcoming Zen Dude Retreat to Bali, how they grew their YouTube channel to over 100,000 subscribers and a ton of other strategies and tactics to live your best life. You can get their 7 Day Beginner Jump Rope Series, their 4 week Jump Rope Challenge, or nerd our about how to increase mitochondrial function using a whole body vibration plate or jumping rope. Go out there and get on your conquest today!!
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Donny Gallegos, Our Head Coach and Fitness Trainer, joins us for a wealth of information on everything health and fitness related. Fitness and nutrition hacks discuss include: optimizing sleep, what to eat on the road, how to stay hydrated, and workout routines to do while traveling. Donny and I geek out on cutting edge science and technology including: sleep trackers, supplements, grounding mats, the Bulletproof Diet, ketosis, intermittent fasting, blue light blockers, with equipment, apps and devices to help with all of this. Huge shoutouts in this episode to Dave Asprey and the team at Bulletproof, as well as Brute Force Training. Other shoutouts and resources for more information on the strategies discussed include: Zen Dude Fitness, Tim Ferriss, Dom D'Agositino, Found My Fitness Podcast, and Wellness Gangsters. Join Donny and I on our upcoming fitness retreat to Costa Rica November 16-20, 2016 Listen to Donny's last podcast episode here: Workout Less and Get in Better Shape Follow Donny on Instagram: @Donald_oh_
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Brandon Epstein from Zen Dude Fitness gives us his formula to create "identity statements" and condition your psychology. Brandon's visualization exercises help re-wire your brain through the concept of neuroplasticity. The art of happiness is one that few people understand but today we share with you actionable items for how to work towards it. Brandon doesn't talk like a neuroscientist however... we actually talk much more about how things feel, trusting our intuition and even about psychedelics used in a medicinal, therapeutic way. Do you have to live the Four Hour Work Week and live abroad in Colombia running your own business like Brandon and Tim Ferriss do? Listen in for the answer to this and many more. Show notes can be found on the newly redesigned Under30CEO.com. Learn how to find freedom in your life and make your friends jealous with the Under30Experiences Escape Manual. Join us on a trip to France, Iceland, Machu Picchu, or Costa Rica through our travel company through young people Under30Experiences.
Brandon Epstein is a former college football player and professional fitness model turned serial entrepreneur, Brandon now invests his time unlocking the secrets of ultimate peak performance for entrepreneurs. That includes hosting top rated health podcast Zen Dude Fitness Podcast and working with some of the best high performance psychologists, nutritionists and exercise physiologists in the world. Brandon's entrepreneurial exploits started in the creation of Entrepreneur fitness, in which he developed apps the help individuals achieve peak performance. He applies what he learned in his own self-development journey in not only his app business but also in his life-transforming coaching. He transformed his own body and mind through dedicating himself to really being the best he can be. He left Texas earlier this year, and now runs Zen Dude Fitness with his Partner, Dan Witmer, from Columbia. Brandon Epstein's Favorite Quote:"We're all going to experience two types of pain in life, the pain of rergret or the pain of discipline. The pain of regreat weighs tons where as the pain of discipline weighs only ounces."-Jim Rohn Brandon's Favorite Book:Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller - Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Links From Today's Show:zendudefitness.comhttps://fitnessgenes.comhttp://www.entrepreneurfitness.com
Brandon Epstein is a former college football player and professional fitness model turned serial entrepreneur, Brandon now invests his time unlocking the secrets of ultimate peak performance for entrepreneurs. That includes hosting top rated health podcast Zen Dude Fitness Podcast and working with some of the best high performance psychologists, nutritionists and exercise physiologists in the world. Brandon's entrepreneurial exploits started in the creation of Entrepreneur fitness, in which he developed apps the help individuals achieve peak performance. He applies what he learned in his own self-development journey in not only his app business but also in his life-transforming coaching. He transformed his own body and mind through dedicating himself to really being the best he can be. He left Texas earlier this year, and now runs Zen Dude Fitness with his Partner, Dan Witmer, from Columbia. Brandon Epstein's Favorite Quote:"We're all going to experience two types of pain in life, the pain of rergret or the pain of discipline. The pain of regreat weighs tons where as the pain of discipline weighs only ounces."-Jim Rohn Brandon's Favorite Book:Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller - Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Links From Today's Show:zendudefitness.comhttps://fitnessgenes.comhttp://www.entrepreneurfitness.com
Brandon Epstein is a former college football player and professional fitness model turned serial entrepreneur, Brandon now invests his time unlocking the secrets of ultimate peak performance for entrepreneurs. That includes hosting top rated health podcast Zen Dude Fitness Podcast and working with some of the best high performance psychologists, nutritionists and exercise physiologists in the world. Brandon's entrepreneurial exploits started in the creation of Entrepreneur fitness, in which he developed apps the help individuals achieve peak performance. He applies what he learned in his own self-development journey in not only his app business but also in his life-transforming coaching. He transformed his own body and mind through dedicating himself to really being the best he can be. He left Texas earlier this year, and now runs Zen Dude Fitness with his Partner, Dan Witmer, from Columbia. Brandon Epstein's Favorite Quote:"We’re all going to experience two types of pain in life, the pain of rergret or the pain of discipline. The pain of regreat weighs tons where as the pain of discipline weighs only ounces."-Jim Rohn Brandon's Favorite Book:Think and Grow Rich: The Landmark Bestseller - Now Revised and Updated for the 21st Century Links From Today's Show:zendudefitness.comhttps://fitnessgenes.comhttp://www.entrepreneurfitness.com
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Daniel Witmer, founder of Bass Jump and co-founder of Zen Dude Fitness, quit his corporate job in search of fulfillment. He realized we cannot help others unless we ourselves feel good and ready. In this week's podcast we dive into Daniel's choice to leave New York City and his life in the pursuit of a greater purpose. We talk about what inspired this bold move, how he found his passion for fitness, and what questions he asked himself that guided him, that you must start asking yourself today. Show notes found on Under30CEO Today's podcast is sponsored by Under30Experiences, our travel company for young people. *Our travel company Under30Experiences, has partnered with Zen Dude Fitness to run an incredible fitness trip in Costa Rica! Join us in this upcoming March 2016!*
In today's episode, Gastor talks with fitness guru and entrepreneur Brandon Epstein. Brandon talks about the inspiration behind Zen Dude Fitness, how to keep a six-pack while occasionally dealing with some weed-induced munchies, and how he's able to simply get shit done.
In this episode of The Functional Medicine Radio show, Dr. Carri's special guest Brandon Epstein talks about how you can get in great shape, look fabulous naked and have fun doing it. Brandon is the host of the Zen Dude Fitness podcast show and author of “Zen Dude Fitness: A Simple and Fun Guide to […] The post How to be a Zen Dude(tte) with Brandon Epstein appeared first on The Functional Medicine Radio Show With Dr. Carri.